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Apr 20, 2016

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Personnel Actions (16)
confirmation
Chris Placy, Newmarket
Governor’s Commission on Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention, Treatment, and Recovery (Public Member)
confirmation
Daniel E. Will, Loudon
Judicial Council (NH Bar Association Member)
confirmation
Matthew Plante, Nashua
Nashua Police Commission
confirmation
Peter Wilson, Concord
Medical Review Subcommittee (Physician)
confirmation
Robert G. Kline, Plainfield
Connecticut River Valley Flood Control Commission
nomination
George M. Bald, Somersworth
Merrimack River Valley Flood Control Commission
nomination
Gerard J. Murphy, Concord
Director of Accounting Services for the Department of Administrative Services
nomination
Joel R. Tuite, Littleton
Board of Optometry
nomination
Kathleen M. Kidder, Andover
Board of Nursing (ARNP)
nomination
Nicholas J. Lazos, Manchester
New Hampshire Rail Transit Authority Advisory Board (Public Member)
nomination
Patricia C. Sherman, Nashua
Real Estate Appraisers Board (Public Member)
nomination
Paul A. Patti, Nashua
New Hampshire Rail Transit Authority Advisory Board (Public Member)
nomination
Peter E. Stamnas, Windham
Director of Project Development for the Department of Transportation
nomination
Peter J. Griffin, Windham
New Hampshire Rail Transit Authority Advisory Board (Public Member)
nomination
Serene M. Eastman, Gilford
Board of Licensing for Alcohol and Other Drug Use Professionals (Public Member)
nomination
Vicki V. Quiram, Bedford
Commissioner for the Department of Administrative Services
Agenda Items
# Department Description Vendor Amount Vote
6 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN amendment
Authorize to enter into amendments with the vendors as detailed in letter dated March 14, 2016 (originally approved by G&C on 6-18-14, item #79), to exercise the renewal option in their existing agreements for the facilitation of the Family Assessment and Inclusive Reunification Program, by increasi
 		$1.1M approved
7 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN amendment
Authorize to amend an existing agreement with the County of Cheshire (originally approved by G&C on 6-19-13, item #103), to develop a Climate and Health Adaptation Plan to assess and reduce the public health effects from severe weather events in the Greater Monadnock area, by increasing the total pr
 		County of Cheshire (originally $12.7M approved
8 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION lease
Authorize the Bureau of Right of Way’s request to accept the resignation of Richard R. Lemieux, Concord, NH, as a Highway Layout Commissioner for the projects: Barnstead 14121E, Franklin 13928A, and Pembroke 14477A. (2)Further, please note the passing of Thomas F. Tatarczach, Durham, NH who leaves t
 		approved
9 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Authorize the Bureau of Right of Way’s request to pay property owners $184,000 as documented in the Contemplated Awards List for amounts greater than $5,000 for the period extending from March 3, 2016 through March 31, 2016. Effective upon G&C approval.
 		$184,000 approved
10 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION contract
Authorize the Bureau of Planning and Community Assistance to enter into a sole source project agreement with the University of NH, Civil Engineering Department, Durham, NH, to administer the Local Technical Assistance Program for a fee not to exceed $787,502.87. Effective upon G&C approval through D
 		University of NH, Civil Engine $787,503 approved
11 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Authorize the Bureau of Highway Design to enter into an agreement with the firm of HNTB Corporation, Westbrook, ME, for final design engineering services to widen and retrofit the existing Bedford toll plaza facility on the F.E. Everett Turnpike to implement Open Road Tolling, in an amount not to ex
 		firm of HNTB Corporation $737,399 approved
12 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION contract
Authorize the Bureau of Construction to enter into a contract with Alvin J. Coleman & Son Inc., Conway, NH, for reconstructing and paving a ½ mile of gravel roadway on Intervale Road, beginning at Old Still Rd and proceeding east to just west of Battis Crossing Road, on the basis of a low bid of $39
 		Alvin J. Coleman & Son Inc. $398,497 approved
13 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION contract
Authorize the Bureau of Construction to enter into a contract with Pike Industries Inc., Belmont, NH, for resurfacing of approximately 102 miles in District II in Grafton, Merrimack and Sullivan Counties on the basis of a single bid of $5,921,800. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 20
 		Pike Industries Inc. $5.9M approved
14 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION contract
Authorize the Bureau of Construction to enter into a contract with Pike Industries Inc., Belmont, NH, for resurfacing of approximately 108 miles in District III in Belknap, Carroll, Grafton and Merrimack Counties on the basis of a single bid of $6,208,890. Effective upon G&C approval through Septemb
 		Pike Industries Inc. $6.2M approved
15 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION contract
Authorize the Bureau of Construction to enter into a contract with Pike Industries Inc., Belmont, NH, for resurfacing of approximately 10.1 miles of mainline and ramps on the Spaulding Turnpike in the Town of Milton, on the basis of a low bid of $3,891,872.81. Effective upon G&C approval through Sep
 		Pike Industries Inc. $3.9M approved
16 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION contract
Authorize the Bureau of Construction to enter into a contract with Alvin J. Coleman & Son Inc., Conway, NH, for the construction of a right turn lane on NH 104 approaching Meredith Center Road and a widened bypass shoulder on NH 104 opposite Chase Road, on the basis of a low bid of $886,786. (2)Furt
 		Alvin J. Coleman & Son Inc. $886,786 approved
17 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION contract
Authorize the Bureau of Construction to enter into a contract with Continental Paving Inc., Londonderry, NH, for resurfacing of approximately 58 miles in District V in Hillsborough, Merrimack and Rockingham Counties, on the basis of a low bid of $4,349,887.50. Effective upon G&C approval through Sep
 		Continental Paving Inc. $4.3M approved
18 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION contract
Authorize the Bureau of Construction to enter into a contract with Continental Paving Inc., Londonderry, NH, for resurfacing of approximately 70 miles in District VI in Merrimack, Rockingham and Strafford Counties, on the basis of a low bid of $4,483,310. Effective upon G&C approval through Septembe
 		Continental Paving Inc. $4.5M approved
19 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION contract
Authorize the Bureau of Construction to enter into a contract with Pike Industries Inc., Belmont, NH, for resurfacing of approximately 79 miles in District I in Coos and Grafton Counties, on the basis of a single bid of $5,944,487.50. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2016. 45.8% Bet
 		Pike Industries Inc. $5.9M approved
20 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION contract
Authorize the Bureau of Construction to enter into a contract with Continental Paving Inc., Londonderry, NH, for resurfacing of approximately 5.0 miles of mainline and ramps on the F.E. Everett Turnpike in the City of Nashua, on the basis of a low bid of $3,168,828.61. Effective upon G&C approval th
 		Continental Paving Inc. $3.2M approved
21 DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECH contract
Authorize, on behalf of the Department of Health and Human Services, to exercise a contract amendment with Computer Associates Inc., Islandia, NY (originally approved by G&C on 6-4-08, item #4), to upgrade the speed of the mainframe software which will run an updated mainframe serving DHHS, by incre
 		$5.3M approved
22 DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECH contract
Authorize to enter into a sole source contract amendment to an existing contract with RTM Designs, Hendersonville, NC (originally approved by G&C on 7-15-09, item #6), for hosting, maintenance, and support for the Refer7 software application, by increasing the amount by $107,163.92 from $230,977 to
RTM Designs $338,141 approved
23 DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECH contract
Authorize to enter into a contract agreement with Securitas Security Services USA Inc., Manchester, NH, for providing armed security services at the Pease Air National Guard Base in Newington, NH, in the amount of $1,977,400. (2)Further authorize a general contingency in the amount of $39,948, bring
 		Securitas Security Services US $2.0M approved
24 DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS contract
Authorize to exercise a contract renewal option and amendment with Sentinel Offender Services LLC, Irvine, CA (originally approved by G&C 8-5-14, item #45), for the provision of Offender Electronic Monitoring Services for the NH Department of Corrections, by increasing the amount by $26,000 from $26
 		$52,000 approved
25 DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS contract
Authorize to exercise a contract renewal option and amendment with Johnstone Enterprises LTD d/b/a Granite State Shuttle Services, Dover, NH (originally approved by G&C on 9-3-14, item #60), for the provision of In-State Courier Services for the Northern NH Correctional Facility. Effective July 1, 2
 		approved
26 NEW HAMPSHIRE LIQUOR COMMISSIO grant
Authorize to grant a perpetual utility easement on State land to Unitil Energy Systems Inc., and Northern New England Telephone Operations LLC d/b/a FairPoint Communications – NNE), as tenants in common, for the construction, installation, operations, maintenance, and replacement of transmission and
 		approved
27 PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION grant
Authorize to award grant funds in the amount of $325,000 to Pemi-Baker Cooperative School District, to install a biomass boiler at Plymouth Regional High School in Plymouth, NH. Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2016. 100% Renewable Energy Fund, a non-lapsing special fund continually
$325,000 approved
28 PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION grant
Authorize to award grant funds in the amount of $200,000 to Ever Better Hydro Power LLC, to recover, reactivate, and operate the retired Pittsfield Hydroelectric Project. Effective upon G&C approval thorugh June 30, 2017. 100% Renewable Energy Fund, a non-lapsing special fund continually appropriate
 		$200,000 approved
29 PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION grant
Authorize to award grant funds in the amount of $200,000 to the University of NH, to install a steam turbine electric generator in Rudman Hall. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2017. 100% Renewable Energy Fund, a non-lapsing special fund continually appropriated to the Commission.
 		$200,000 approved
30 PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION grant
Authorize to award grant funds in the amount of $300,000 to Froling LLC, to install a dry wood chip fired biomass and a continuous feed wood chip drying facility located at its site in Peterborough, NH. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2017. 100% Renewable Energy Fund, a non-lapsing spec
 		$300,000 approved
31 NEW HAMPSHIRE FISH AND GAME DE contract
Authorize to enter into a sole source contract with Prock Marine Company, Rockland, ME, for the installation of Piles at Newfound Lake, Bristol, NH, in the amount of $89,882. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2016. 75% Federal, 25% Statewide Public Boat Access Funds.
 		Prock Marine Company $89,882 approved
32 NEW HAMPSHIRE FISH AND GAME DE
Authorize to enter into a Cooperative Project Agreement with University of NH to carry out endangered seabird conservation, for a total of $85,053. Effective upon G&C approval through April 22, 2017. 65% Federal, 35% Conservation License Plate Funds.
 		$85,053 approved
Kenney, Wheeler
33 NEW HAMPSHIRE FISH AND GAME DE permit
Authorize to enter into a transfer agreement with Northeast Fishery Sector XI for the transfer of Annual Catch Entitlement of groundfish from federal fisheries permits residing in the NH State Permit Bank. Effective upon G&C approval through April 30, 2017.
 		approved
34 NEW HAMPSHIRE FISH AND GAME DE contract
Authorize to enter into a sole source no cost Cooperative Project agreement with the University of NH Cooperative Extension 4-H Camps, Durham, NH, for the purpose of operating the Barry Conservation Camp located at the Berlin Fish Hatchery. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2021.
 		University of NH Cooperative E approved
35 NEW HAMPSHIRE FISH AND GAME DE contract
Authorize to enter into a contract with Holden Engineers & Surveyors Inc., Bedford, NH, to conduct complete boundary survey and subdivision of the Johnson Family farm property in Grafton, NH, in the amount of $19,876. Effective upon G&C approval through June 15, 2016. 25% Wildlife habitat account an
 		Holden Engineers & Surveyors I $19,876 approved
Kenney
36 DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SE
Authorize to accept and expend other funds in the amount of $11,232 from the Department of Safety, Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2016. 100% Other (Interagency Federal Pass-Thru) Funds.
 		$11,232 approved
37 DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SE grant
Authorize to award an Asset Management grant to the Town of Lincoln, NH, in the amount of $15,000 to improve public water system management. Effective upon G&C approval through May 31, 2017. 100% Federal Funds.
 		Town of Lincoln $15,000 approved
38 DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SE grant
Authorize to enter into a grant agreement with the Town of Moultonborough, NH, in the amount of $59,000 to fund exotic aquatic plant control activities. Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2016. 100% Lake Restoration Funds.
 		Town of Moultonborough $59,000 approved
39 DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SE amendment
Authorize to amend an agreement with Watershed Assessment Associates LLC, Schenectady, NY (originally approved by G&C on 6-10-15, item #77), for the purpose of processing aquatic benthic samples and taxonomic identification for macroinvertebrates, by increasing the amount by $7,818 from $134,215 to
Watershed Assessment Associate $142,033 approved
40 DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SE grant
Authorize to award a Local Source Water Protection grant to the Green Mountain Conservation Group, Effingham, NH, in the amount of $19,387 to complete a project to protect public drinking water systems. Effective upon G&C approval through May 31, 2017. 100% Federal Funds.
 		Green Mountain Conservation Gr $19,387 approved
41 DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SE grant
Authorize to award a Local Source Water Protection grant to Lower Bartlett Water Precinct in the amount of $8,908 to complete a project to protect public drinking water systems. Effective upon G&C approval through May 31, 2017. 100% Federal Funds.
 		$8,908 approved
42 DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SE grant
Authorize to award a Local Source Water Protection grant to the Rockingham Planning Commission, Exeter, NH, in the amount of $9,500 to complete a project to protect public drinking water systems. Effective upon G&C approval through May 31, 2017. 100% Federal Funds.
 		Rockingham Planning Commission $9,500 approved
43 DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SE grant
Authorize to award a Local Source Water Protection grant to the Lake Winnipesaukee Association, Meredith NH, in the amount of $16,770 to complete a project to protect public drinking water systems. Effective upon G&C approval through May 31, 2017. 100% Federal Funds.
 		Lake Winnipesaukee Association $16,770 approved
44 DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SE
Authorize to enter into an agreement with the University of NH, Durham, NH, to complete the Great Bay Watershed Improvements to Reduce Nitrogen on the UNH Campus project, in the amount of $65,000. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2017. 100% Federal Funds.
 		University of NH $65,000 approved
45 DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SE
Authorize a Clean Water State Revolving Fund loan agreement with the Town of Allenstown in the amount not to exceed $30,000 to finance an asset management plan for their wastewater collection and treatment system. Effective upon G&C approval. 100% CWSRF Repayment Funds.
 		$30,000 approved
46 DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SE
Authorize a Clean Water State Revolving Fund loan agreement with the City of Portsmouth, in an amount not to exceed $75,000,000 to finance with Peirce Island Wastewater Treatment Facility Upgrade project. Effective upon G&C approval. 100% CWSRF Repayment Funds.
 		$75.0M approved
47 DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SE
Authorize a loan agreement with the White Lake Estates Homeowners Association Inc., Tamworth, NH, in the amount not to exceed $292,750 to finance water system improvements. Effective upon G&C approval. 100% Drinking Water State Revolving Loan Fund Repayment Funds.
 		White Lake Estates Homeowners $292,750 approved
48 DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SE permit
Authorize NH Fish & Game Department’s request for a five year permit time extension to perform work on Hot Hole Pond in Concord, NH.
 		approved
49 DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION contract
Authorize to enter into a sole source contract with the National Center for Competency Based Learning, Durham, NH, to administer the workplace competency compounds of the E3 Teen Fathering Program, in an amount not to exceed $220,000. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2017, with the optio
 		National Center for Competency $220,000 approved
50 DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY grant
Authorize to enter into a grant agreement with the Department of Health and Human Services, in the amount of $69,000 for the State Homeland Security Program portion of the 2015 Homeland Security Grant Program. Effective upon G&C approval through August 31, 2018. 100% Federal Funds.
 		$69,000 approved
51 DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
Authorize to conduct seven Municipal Trustee Seminars in an amount not to exceed $4,000; three seminars at the Town and Country Motor Inn, Shelburne, NH and four seminars at the Holiday Inn, Concord, NH. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2016. 100% Agency Income.
 		$4,000 approved
52 DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
Authorize Ellen O’Shea to serve on the New Hampshire Victims’ Assistance Commission. Effective upon G&C approval through the period of three years.
 		approved
53 DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
Authorize Jennifer L. Schirmer to serve on the New Hampshire Victims’ Assistance Commission. Effective upon G&C approval through the period of three years.
 		approved
54 DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE S contract
Authorize to accept and place on file the report containing a list of vendors that agencies have contracted with for the period of January 1, 2016 through March 31, 2016.
 		approved
55 DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE S waiver
Authorize the Division of Personnel’s request for waiver of classification decisions. Effective upon G&C approval.
 		approved
56 DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE S contract
Authorize to retroactively enter into a third amendment to the current contract with Banc of America Merchant Services LLC (“BAMS”), and Bank of America N.A., Jamaica Plain, MA (originally approved by G&C on 9-18-13, item #27E), for merchant card processing services, by extending the date of Convers
 		Banc of America Merchant Servi approved
57 DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE S contract
Authorize the Division of Public Works Design and Construction to enter into a contract with GMI Asphalt LLC, Belmont, NH, for the Reclaim and Repave the Flume Parking Lot – Franconia Notch Park Daniel Webster Highway, Lincoln, NH, for a total price not to exceed $512,834. (2)Further authorize the a
 		GMI Asphalt LLC $516,834 approved
58 DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE S contract
Authorize the Bureau of Public Works Design and Construction to enter into a contract with Charters Brothers Construction, Danville, NH, for the Bureau of Traffic Building A, Boiler Replacement, Concord, NH, for a total price not to exceed $249,400. Effective upon G&C approval through August 15, 201
 		Charters Brothers Construction $254,427 approved
108 DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE S
TABLED – The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Wheeler, seconded by Councilor Van Ostern voted to table the request for a new chapter of the Department of Administrative Services Manual of Procedures (“DAS MOP”), DAS MOP 161 – Memorandum of Understanding (“DAS MOP 161”), effective upon G&C
 		withdrawn